Style Soundtrack

May 30, 2012

Me and my Bristol bestie (and future - at the time - London roomie) Robyn (miss you lady), at the infamous Mr Wolfs, with Alex Taylor playing in the background.

It's been a long time since I've done a Style Soundtrack, and this one isn't really it's usual format. Not in the least.

Way back when, when I was still at University in Bristol, like many students I spent a great deal of time in bars, and whilst alcohol was most definitely a factor, unlike other students I was usually working. This put me in a really privileged position to be exposed to some really fantastic emerging musicians, as Bristol has one of the best music scenes in the UK.

These musicians became my good friends, and in what was one of the most transitional years of my life (graduating university whilst recovering from a very long term relationship and exploring new ones) were really my saving grace.

I'm not sure any of them really knew the profound effect they had on me at the time, and what being their friend, and getting to watch them grow as musicians had on me. I'm forever thankful for that year and the insanely fun times we had, even the one that "broke my heart" I have fond memories of...I'll leave you guys to guess who...

Hahah, if you happen to read this, no hard feelings doll. Isn't that amazing, that you can be so affected by a relationship "in the moment" - for it to have very little significance to your heart beating afterwards? I feel like that about the vast majority of everyone on my "mixed tape" of relationships. Learning curve.

Anyhow, this little trip down memory lane was prompted by a recent link to a new recording by a fab musician, Thomas Aplin who has since formed a proper band - Most Planes Land - it's a really gorgeous song and I wanted to share it here. It also led me to do a little investigating as to what everyone else was up to, so the following is a little mix tape homage to some lovely folks who are definitely owed a shout out, or five (and by default - a shout should go out to Ollie Jones..feels weird not including you..!)

Now this post is far more revealing than it should be. Supernatural is one of my favourite shows, Jensen Ackles is one of my favourite men (Mr Style aside obviously) and Dean Winchester, well he's really fricking awesome. So wouldn't want to be him, even in lady form.... ;)

Yes. I'm a geek.

So listen to Kansas, bathe in it's musical and theatrical glory and fantasise about Jensen Ackles. Just me then?

August 19, 2010

Once again I’m writing a Style
Soundtrack about a song that’s not super new, but I can’t help myself! Ever
since I heard “Cuddle Fuddle” by Passion Pit I’ve loved its unique synth
sounds. They remind me of a mashup between Of Montreal and Arcade Fire with the
crazy high vocals, special production effects, and big band sound.

In this outfit I tried to capture the
essence of the song while at the same time just following my intuition, because
that’s what the song reminds us to do. It sounds woefully cheesey, but there’s
something so eager and nostalgic about the push and pull with the lyrics. One
moment he wants his love, the next he says, “And I don’t want to see/ That
you’re coming along with me.” I think everybody remembers their first love and
the flood of emotions that accompany it, which this song captures perfectly.

I mixed whimsical romantic pieces with
sharper utilitarian lines to mimic the songs duality. The dress symbolizes the
first happy, freeing moments of new love, while the boots are heavy to mimic
the trudging along when the relationship goes south. The black shrug and
accessories finish off the outfit with a modicum of uncertainty while the rose
clips symbolize a youthful, joyful vibe.